Blog about Pet Nutrition, Wellness, Healthy Diet, & More

Pumpkin Heart: Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy

June 4, 2018

CDC is not just a deadly disease of the Golden Retriever. It is a deadly disease of many breeds including the Cocker Spaniels, Dobermans, Great Danes, English Springer...

April 25, 2016

On June 9th, 2015, the FDA released a report discussing the relationship between bacteria contaminated pet food and treats, pet illness, and human illness. The report is divided into four parts: the goals of the study, the parameters of the study, the results of the study thus far, and a list of precautions pet owners can take in light of the findings. The Goal Led by the FDA and the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN), the goal of the study, in the words of Vet-LIRN's Director and lead research biologist Renate Reimschuessel, V.M.D, Ph.D: "Ultimately,...

April 25, 2016

No matter how powerful those puppy dog eyes may be, there are some foods you just can’t share with Fido. Most pet owners are familiar with the more popular offenders, like chocolate or macadamia nuts. If you've never heard this important message before we will say it again: Don't Feed Chocolate To Your Pets! But these aren't the only foods pet owners should avoid at all costs. As it stands there are dozens of human favorites that should never make their way into a pet’s food bowl. Here are...

Questionable Ingredients: Artificial Colors and Flavorings

April 25, 2016

7 Artificial Colors and Flavorings that should make you think twice. Choosing to read the ingredient list for your pet’s food can be a frightening endeavor depending on what...

ASPCA's Top Pet Toxins of 2014

April 12, 2016

Every year the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) receives over 100,000 calls regarding pets that have been exposed to potentially harmful or poisonous substances. By call volume, here is...